BIM for archaeology. Use of BIM process and parametric model in a temporary shelter adaptable to the diverse needs of archaeological sites

The paper proposal is related to the recent developments on the use of digital models in the architectural and archeological sector. In particular, it describes a Building Information Modeling (BIM) process related to the design and construction of three coverings in the Valle dei Templi of Agrigento. The temporality of the shelter, its maintenance and its adaptability to the different landscapes in the Valle dei Templi have been the main paradigms considered in the BIM process. The criteria used to modeling and to input information in the digital models of the shelters are discussed. In particular we explain how the information in the models and the possibility offered by the parametric characteristics of the models are related to the requirements of the Park Agency. Moreover we investigate how a laser scanning campaign could be integrated in this BIM process. The experimentation comes by a proposal of the Director of the Valle dei Tampli Park Agency, Giuseppe Parello, in collaboration with the Japan Institute of Architecture-JIA, and with the scientific supervision of Kengo Kuma, the international “Architecture X Acheology”. And was carried out in collaboration with professors and students of Politecnico di Milano, Palermo University, and of Tokyo University involved in the construction of experimental prototypes for the protection of archaeological finds and excavation sites